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Weekly Schedule of Committee Hearings
Week of February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
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House Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:00 AM FLOOR
15 minutes after Floor H. 496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
1:15 PM Caucus
2:30 PM H. 496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape Ted Ferris David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM Flood Hazard Planning & Riparian Protection Joint hearing Room 11
11:30 AM To Be Scheduled
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 minutes after Floor To Be Scheduled
3:00 PM H. 496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape Eric Deluca, Agriculture Innovation Center Dan Smith, , Agriculture Innovation Center
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM H. 496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2012 Jessica Hyman, Executive Director, Friends of Burlington Gardens & VT Community Garden Network
11:00 AM H. 496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape
1:00 PM FLOOR
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
15 minutes after Floor Agency of Agriculture Budget Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (10:15 AM)
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Linda Leehman at 802-828-1628
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House Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
February 6, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012 1:00 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Human Services - Central Office Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM Education Fund Update Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 8:45 AM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Human Services - Health Harry Chen MD, Commissioner, Department of Health
2:30 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Human Services - DVHA Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:30 AM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Human Services - DAIL Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
1:15 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Human Services - DCF David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
Thursday, February 09, 2012 8:45 AM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Human Services - Corrections Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
11:30 AM H. 754 - An act relating to the education property tax rate and base education amount for fiscal year 2013 Committee does not officially have the bill. Rep. David Sharpe, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
1:15 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Human Services - DMH Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Friday, February 10, 2012 8:45 AM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Human Services - GMCB Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM H. 753 - An act relating to encouraging school districts and supervisory unions to provide services cooperatively or to consolidate governance structures Rep. Philip Peltz, Reporter, House Committee on Education
1:00 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget Hub and Spokes Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services Harry Chen MD, Commissioner, Department of Health Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health Victoria Loner, Deputy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) Beth Tanzman, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Blueprint for Health, DVHA
If you have questions or comments, please contact Theresa Utton-Jerman at 802-828-5767 or tutton@leg.state.vt.us
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House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:00 AM H. 512 - An act relating to banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration Committee discussion and vote
9:30 AM H. 565 - An act relating to regulating licensed lenders and mortgage loan originators Committee discussion and vote Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
10:00 AM Floor Convenes
11:00 AM H. 533 - An act relating to insurance business transfers Jon Yorke, Attorney, Edwards, Wildman, and Palmer, London, England John Hollar, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
1:15 PM Caucus
2:00 PM Post Irene - Risk Management Lessons Learned Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development Mark Condodemetraky, Engineer, New Hampshire Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM H. 718 - An act relating to the department of public service and the public service board Section 1,2 - CBE's, Sections 3-6 - Lining up electric and energy plans, Sections 7-9 - Electronic submission of forms for dockets and case management Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power (GMP) Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont Kurt Janson, General Counsel, Public Service Board Ron Behrns, Director, Department of Public Service Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office Darwin Thompson, Director PMO, Department of Information & Innovation
1:00 PM Floor Convenes
2:00 PM H. 718 - An act relating to the department of public service and the public service board Section 12 - Certificate of Public good, Section 13 - Telecommunications, H.514 - Prepaid mobile telecommunications service subject to a USF charge Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service David Tucker, Deputy Commissioner, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast Scott Mackey, Lobbyist, Wireless Carriers and CTIA
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM H. 730 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection laws Section 3 - Chargeback, Section 4 - Structured settlements, Section 6, Unsolicited goods, Section 7 - Gift certificates Elliot Berg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office Kay Hopkins, Danville Joanne McIntosh, Montpelier John Eagan, People's United Bank Helen Toor, Judge Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, VISA Earl Nesbitt, Executive Director and General Counsel, National Association of Settlement Purchasers Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association Albert LaPerle, Director, State Treasurer's Office Spooner Phillips, Principal, Forge Consulting
1:00 PM Floor Convenes
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30 AM Floor Convenes
10:00 AM VEGI Report Pat Moulton Powden, Deputy Secretary Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office Paul Cello, President, Public Assets Institute Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp. Doug Hoffer, Executive Director, Independent Policy Analyst
1:00 PM VEGI Report Testimony will continue as needed
2:00 PM H. 556 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee Committee discussion and markup David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:00 AM FLOOR
10:30 AM TBA
11:30 AM Capital bill Budget Adjustment reallocation Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
1:00 PM Caucus
2:30 PM Mental health Needs of Corrections Population Andy Pollito, Department of Corrections Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:30 AM Post-Irene Update Where were state workers before Irene and Where are they today Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:30 AM Building Space Needs Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
11:30 AM H. 24 - An act relating to the maintenance and conveyance of Maidstone Lake Road Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
1:00 PM FLOOR
1:30 PM Mental health Needs of Corrections Population Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
2:30 PM Community High School of Vt. High school - Joint meeting with House Education in room 10 Wilhelmina Picard, Superintendent, Community High School of Vermont
3:30 PM Mental health Needs of Corrections Population committee discussion
Thursday, February 09, 2012 8:30 AM Update 5 Year Plan Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:30 AM Mental health Needs of Corrections Population committee
1:00 PM FLOOR
1:30 PM H. 470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system Ginger Anderson, Town of Pittsford Hank Pelkey, Selectboard Chair, Town of Pittsford Paul Darby, Town of Pittsford Tim Raymond, Drinking & Groundwater Protection Division, ANR
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
10:30 AM Public Inebriates Task Force Update Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health Bob Bick, Director, Howard Center for Human Services
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AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:00 AM FLOOR
After the floor H. 440 - An act relating to creating an agency and secretary of education and amending the membership and purpose of the state board of education Mr. Raffio will testify by phone Susan Bartlett, Special Assistant to the Governor Thomas Raffio, Member, New Hampshire State Board of Education (11:00 AM) Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM Caucus
After caucus Dual enrollment John Fischer, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education Timothy Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges Tom Alderman, Acting Director, Secondary and Adult Division, Department of Education
3:30 AM Higher Education Overview Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration Dr. Domenico Grasso, Vice-President for Research and Dean of the Graduate College, University of Vermont Timothy Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:30 AM H. 685 - An act relating to the mentoring of new teachers Ms. Allen testifies on 2012 report on Act 20, section 2e of 2011, an act relating to providing to providing mentoring support Rep. Brian Campion, Sponsor Martha Allen, President, Vermont National Education Association
9:30 AM H. 688 - An act relating to the assessment of new teachers Rep. Brian Campion, Sponsor
9:45 AM H. 687 - An act relating to alternative licensing of secondary teachers Rep. Brian Campion, Sponsor
10:00 AM Identifying effective teachers using performance on the job Hamilton Project report Douglas Staiger, Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:30 PM H. 613 - An act relating to governance of the Community High School of Vermont Joint meeting with the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions in room 10 Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Wilhelmina Picard, Superintendent, Community High School of Vermont George Cross, Board Member, Community High School of Vermont
3:30 PM H. 440 - An act relating to creating an agency and secretary of education and amending the membership and purpose of the state board of education Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM H. 668 - An act relating to secondary and postsecondary credit for advanced level coursework Rep. Gary Gilbert
9:30 AM H. 650 - An act relating to providing elementary school education Rep. Brian Campion, Sponsor Rep. Howard Crawford, Sponsor
10:00 AM H. 440 - An act relating to creating an agency and secretary of education and amending the membership and purpose of the state board of education Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education
11:30 Nonprofit Day Tara Reynolds, Board Member, Wonder & Wisdom Holly Morehouse, Director, Vermont Center for Afterschool Excellence
1:00 PM FLOOR
After the floor FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget Sec. E.1100 Vermont Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund
After the floor Reception for Margaret Lucenti To be held in the Cedar Creek Room
3:15 PM H. 440 - An act relating to creating an agency and secretary of education and amending the membership and purpose of the state board of education Mr. Meyers will testify by phone H. Bud Meyers, Director, James M. Jeffords Center
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 AM H. 440 - An act relating to creating an agency and secretary of education and amending the membership and purpose of the state board of education Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
9:30 AM FLOOR
After the floor Flexible pathways to graduation Tom Alderman, Acting Director, Secondary and Adult Division, Department of Education
11:00 AM Identifying effective teachers using performance on the job Hamilton Project report Fayneese Miller, Dean, University of Vermont College of Education and Social Services Cynthia Gerstl-Pepin, Associate Dean, University of Vermont College of Education and Social Services
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Marjorie Zunder at 802-828-2258
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House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 15 Min After Floor Fee Bill Committee Discussion Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM H. 577 - An act relating to public water systems Walk through of bill Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch & Caucuses
15 Min After Caucus H. 577 - An act relating to public water systems Eric Blatt, Water Supply Division, Agency of Natural Resources Larry Fitch, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns (3:00 PM)
3:30 PM Fee Bill Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:00 AM Flood Hazard Planning & Riparian Protection Joint Hearing with Senate Natural Resources in ROOM 11, 9:00-12:00 Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources (9:35 AM) Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARMES, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Angela Magara, FEMA Caitrin Noel, Gravel Guild (10:30 AM) Karen Horn, Director, Moretown Energy Committee (10:40 AM) Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association (10:50 AM) Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (11:00 AM) Ron Rhodes, Connecticut River Watershed Council (11:10 AM) Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program (11:30 AM) Ann Smith, Friends of Winooski (1:40 AM)
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 Min after Floor H. 577 - An act relating to public water systems Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM VT Non-Profit Legislative Day Kathleen Wanner, Executive Director, Vermont Woodlands Association and Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association
9:20 AM Committee Bill Committee Lake Bill discussion and walk through Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM H. 470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system Rep. Charles Shaw, Town of Pittsford Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation Tim Raymond, Drinking & Groundwater Protection Division, ANR Ginger Anderson, Town of Pittsford Paul Darby, Town of Pittsford Hank Pelkey, Selectboard Chair, Town of Pittsford Stan Wilbur, Administrator, Town of Proctor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 Min After Floor H. 470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system Committee Discussion
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
15 Min After Floor Committee Discussion Update - Progress on blasting regulations Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM H. 470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation Tim Raymond, Drinking & Groundwater Protection Division, ANR
2:00 PM H. 469 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system isolation distances Committee Discussion
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Didi Brush at 802-828-2266
Witnesses should bring a minimum of (10) copies of all handouts for the Committee, as well as additional ones for visitors
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
AGENDA
February 7, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:00 AM FLOOR
15 Min After Floor Introductory Meeting & Executive Order creating VT. Council on Homelessness Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM Lunch & Caucuses
2:30 PM Basic Needs Budget Update. Testimony by Mr. Hoffer will be by telephone Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM H. 564 - An act relating to removing abandoned mobile homes Municipal Tax Implications David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Karen Richard, Town Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Colchester, Vermont Municipal Clerks' & Treasurers' Association Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
10:30 AM H. 78 - An act relating to wages for laid-off employees Committee Review and Discussion Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry
12:00 AM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:30 PM American Legion Introduction to Vermont Programs Dick Farmer, National Executive Committeeman, American Legion - Department of Vermont
3:00 PM Bill Introductions H.570 -AN ACT RELATING TO WAGE WITHHOLDING ORDERS FOR OVERDUE RENT; H.584 -AN ACT RELATING TO GREEN BURIALS Rep. Jeffrey Wilson, Town of Manchester Rep. Michael Yantachka (3:15 PM)
Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:30 AM H. 39 - An act relating to advance directives for service members Committee Discussion and possible vote Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 Min after Floor Bill Introductions H. 576 - AN ACT RELATING TO TERMINATION OF A TENANCY FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT; H.734 -AN ACT RELATING TO INSPECTION OF AMUSEMENT RIDES; H.746- AN ACT RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF COSMETOLOGISTS Rep. Charles Conquest, Newbury Rep. William Lippert, Town of Hinesburg Rep. Carolyn Partridge, Town of Windham
3:30 PM H. 216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing Committee Review and Discussion
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 AM Bill Introductions H. 746: AN ACT RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF COSMETOLOGISTS Rep. Carolyn Partridge, Town of Windham
9:30 AM FLOOR
15 min. after floor Omnibus Military Committee Bill Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM H. 216 - An act relating to preserving federally assisted affordable housing Liz Schlegel, Central Vermont Community Action Council
11:45 AM Homelessness Homelessness Funding in Burlington David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Committee Discussion TBD
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Didi Brush at 802-828-2266
Witnesses should bring a minimum of (10) copies of all handouts for the Committee, as well as extras for those visiting the Committee hearings.
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House Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:00 AM FLOOR
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Caucus
2:30 PM H. 524 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations Land Surveyors Section Larry Novins, Counsel Rep. Robert Krebs Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation Shane Clark, Chair, Board of Land Surveyors
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM H. 524 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations Psychology Section Margaret Joyal, Director, Center for Counseling and Pyschological Serivces, Washington County Mental Health Services Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
10:00 AM H. 524 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations Psychology Section Brian Ashley
11:00 AM H. 524 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations Clinical Social Workers Section Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation Maureen Wilson, Family Psychiatry Associates, OPR Advisor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:30 PM Committee Discussion of Bills
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM H. 524 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations Optometry Section, Jon Eriksson invited; Stephany Winters invited Stephany Winters, Vermont Medical Society Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation Karena Shippee, President, VT Optometric Association Schiozawa Lois, O.D., Board of Optometry
10:30 AM H. 524 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations Boxing Section Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, Ultimate Fighting Championship
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 minutes after adjournment H. 723 - An act relating to public disclosure of federal grant conditions Rep. Brian Savage, Swanton Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 AM Committee Discussion - Pending Bills
9:30 AM FLOOR
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 524 - An act relating to the regulation of professions and occupations Section pertaining to Nursing Linda Davidson, Executive Director, Nursing Board Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association Rosemary Mayhew, Administrator, Bel-Aire Center Jeanine Carr, Chair, Nursing Board Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Denise Diehl at 802-828-2267
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House Committee on Health Care
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Please send your testimony or documents electronically ahead of time to Loring Starr: lstarr@leg.state.vt.us. (Sending the URL for a report is fine.) And please bring 25 print copies with you. Thank you. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:00 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Sections 1 - 4: health benefit exchange, group markets, grandfathered plans David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns (11:00 AM) Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security (11:30 AM)
12:00, 1:00, 1:15 PM Caucus
2:30 PM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Sections 1 - 4: health benefit exchange, group markets, grandfathered plans Peg Franzen, Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign, Vermont Workers' Center (2:30 PM) George Malek, President, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce (3:00 PM) Christine Alibrandi, Health Care Reform Project Coordinator, Delta Dental (3:30 PM) Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont (4:00 PM)
4:30 PM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Discussion with the Administration. Robin Lunge or Stephen Kimbell. Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:15 AM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Sections 1 - 4: health benefit exchange, group markets, grandfathered plans Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association (9:15 AM) Mark Hage, Member Benefits Director, Vermont-NEA (9:45 AM) Joseph Zimmerman, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust Laura Soares, President-elect, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) (10:30 AM) Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society (11:00 AM) William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare (11:30 AM)
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Tentative: Sections 33-35, Medicaid Waivers Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
2:30 PM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Discuss Waivers sections; markup and close Sections 4, 25, 28, and 32 Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 09, 2012 8:30 AM Bi-State Primary Care Association Meeting with the Committee Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association Josh Plavin MD, Medical Director, Medicine Division, Gifford Medical Center Rachel Edwards, Board Member, 5 Town Health Alliance
9:00 AM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Discussion Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Markup and close remaining sections of bill Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 10, 2012 8:30 AM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Markup Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Coops and the Exchange Judy Henkin, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
9:30 AM FLOOR
10:30 AM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Markup and close remaining sections Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Comments on Sec. 32, Specialty tier drugs April Williams, Citizen, Winooski
1:30 PM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Markup and close remaining sections Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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House Committee on Human Services
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:00 AM FLOOR
15 Min. after adj. H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Sections 33-36 Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
12:00 PM Republican Caucus
1:15 PM Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties
2:30 PM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Sections 33-36 (Waivers for Dual Eligibles and Global Commitment)
Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE) Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies Janet Dermody, Deputy Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Catheral Square, Inc. and LeadingAge Vermont Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Developmental Disability Council Marlys Waller, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
4:00 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget AHS Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
5:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Committee Discussion on Sections 33-36 Committee Memo to Health Care Committee Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE) Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget VDH Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 Min. after adj. FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget DAIL Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies Beth Stern, Executive Director, Central Vermont Council on Aging Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE) Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Adult Days Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Developmental Disability Council
4:45 PM Adjourn
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget DCF David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families Shaun Donahue, Chief Administrator, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget DCF Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Sheila Reed, Associate Director, Voices for Vermont's Children Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
11:45 AM Non-Profits Elizabeth Meyer, Child Care Provider, Child Care Resources Janet Dermody, Deputy Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 Min. after Adj. Tobacco
Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board Rebecca Ryan, Director, Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
5:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
15 Min. after Adj. H. 559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation Sec. 12 Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget DMH Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
3:00 PM Adjourn
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Lynn Hegamyer at 802-828-2265
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AGENDA
February 7, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 after floor H. 523 - An act relating to revising the state highway condemnation law Review new draft Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Rep. Robert Krebs
3:00 PM H. 600 - An act relating to mandatory mediation in foreclosure proceedings Elliot Berg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office Grace Pazdan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council Joe Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 a.m. - noon H. 751 - An act relating to jurisdiction of delinquency proceedings Committee discussion Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System Liz Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, Campaign for Youth Justice Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM H. 419 - An act relating to a process for an uncontested dissolution of a civil union between parties who are nonresidents Final markup as a committee bill and possible vote Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Dixie Henry, Special Assistant, Department of Health
3:30 PM H. 523 - An act relating to revising the state highway condemnation law Committee discussion and possible vote. Frank Langrock, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM H. 673 - An act relating to surrogate decision-making Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
10:00 AM VT Parent Representation Center Trine Bech, Vermont Parent Representative Center
10:15 AM H. 592 - An act relating to powers of attorney Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Sen. Margaret Flory, Bill Sponsor Rep. Willem Jewett, Ripton Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
11:30 AM H. 419 - An act relating to a process for an uncontested dissolution of a civil union between parties who are nonresidents Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM House Convenes
3:00 PM Appropriation Bill/Child Pornography/Attorney General's Office Committee Discussion and Report from Rep. Eldred French William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30 AM House Convenes
15 min.after floor H. 751 - An act relating to jurisdiction of delinquency proceedings Committee discussion Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
after H. 634 - An act relating to remedies for failure to pay municipal tickets Rep. Jeffrey Wilson, Sponsor, Town of Manchester Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
after Ignition Interlock Committee Discussion and Report from Rep. Eldred French
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House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:00 AM H. 468 - An act relating to a renewable portfolio standard and the Sustainably Priced Energy Enterprise Development Program Bill McKibben, Scholar, author, and activist
9:30 AM H. 258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings committee vote on Senate proposal of amendment
10:00 AM FLOOR
10 min after Floor H. 468 - An act relating to a renewable portfolio standard and the Sustainably Priced Energy Enterprise Development Program Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Republican Party Caucus Room 11
1:00 PM Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses Room 11 and Room 41 respectively
10 min after Caucus Fee Bill Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM CEDF Annual Report review Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
3:45 PM H. 468 - An act relating to a renewable portfolio standard and the Sustainably Priced Energy Enterprise Development Program Committee Discussion
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM Flood Hazard Planning & Riparian Protection Room 11; Joint Hearing of House FWWR and Sen. NRE
11:00 AM H. 485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste Sylvia Knight, Citizen Frank Stanley, for Myers Container Service Corp.
1:00 PM FLOOR
10 min after Floor H. 468 - An act relating to a renewable portfolio standard and the Sustainably Priced Energy Enterprise Development Program A. Adler-review of new bill draft (v. 1.1) Andrea Colnes, Policy and Development Director, Biomass Energy Resource Center Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM H. 485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont (9:00 AM)
9:30 AM Fee Bill Sec. 17--Act 250 Applications Fees for Earth Extraction Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
9:45 AM H. 485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp. Paul Poe, American Forest and Paper Association
11:00 AM Press Conference Renewable Energy Vermont; Cedar Creek Room
11:30 AM H. 485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste new draft review Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM FLOOR
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
10 min after Floor H. 485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste B. Spencer testimony via phone Bob Spencer, Executive Director, Windham Solid Waste Management District
10:45 AM GMP/CVPS merger Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM H. 485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM To Be Announced
1:30 PM H. 468 - An act relating to a renewable portfolio standard and the Sustainably Priced Energy Enterprise Development Program Ben Luce, Professor, Lyndon State College
2:00 PM H. 485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste C. Erickson testimony via phone Paul Tomasi, District Manager, Northeast Kingdom Solid Waste Management District Christina Erickson, Sustainability Director, Champlain College Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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House Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:00 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM Technical Definition of the State Transportation Program Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:15 PM Caucus
2:30 PM Public Transit Provider Update
Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Addison County Transit Resources Aaron Frank, Assistant General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority/Green Mountain Transit Association Mary Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transit
3:15 PM 12-0730 - An act relating to transportation; capital bill Committee Discussion Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM Regional Planning Commissions Update Room 10 Joint Meeting of House & Senate Transportation Committees
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission Michele Boomhower, Assistant/MPO Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
10:00 AM 12-0730 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program
Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation Leonard LeBlanc, Director of Finance & Administration, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM Transportation-related Questions for FEMA Representative
William Chase, Public Assistance Team Leader, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
3:00 PM Fee Increases CDL Fees and Web Portal Fees Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:30 PM Rail and Technology
Mladen Gagulic, Civil Engineer Rail Engineering and Asset Management, Vermont Agency of Transportation Rick Scott, Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM 12-0730 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program Rail Program Daniel Delabruere, Interim Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM 12-0730 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program Transportation Buildings Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM 12-0730 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program Enhancement grant program priorities Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
10:15 AM Right of Way Committee Questions Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM 12-0730 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program Relinquishment of Rte. 207 Extension in town of St. Albans Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM Signing of Vermont Strong License Plate Bill into Law Cedar Creek Room Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM Transportation Funding Study Committee Committee Discussion
3:00 PM 12-0730 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program Committee Discussion
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
10:30 AM 12-0730 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program Transfer to Central Garage Fund Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM 12-0730 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program Transportation Infrastructure Bonds and Fund Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Francette Cerulli at 802-828-2262
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House Committee on Ways and Means
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:00 AM 12-0268 - An act relating to executive branch fees Transportation Fees Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation James Feehan, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America John Hollar, American Insurance Association
10:00 AM House Convenes
10:30 AM 12-0268 - An act relating to executive branch fees Agency of Natural Resources Fees Rep. Anthony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources Frank Geier, Geier Energy Solutions
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Caucus
2:20 PM Education Fund Transfer Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM H. 754 - An act relating to the education property tax rate and base education amount for fiscal year 2013 Rep Sharpe Amendment Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM Tax Department Budget Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes Joe Harris, Financial Director, Department of Buildings & General Services
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:30 AM 12-0713 - An act relating to the billing and collection of the statewide education property tax by the department of taxes Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Randy Viens, Assesssor, Essex Alison Kaiser, President, Vermont Municipal Clerks' & Treasurers' Association Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association Rep. Linda Martin, Town Clerk, Wolcott Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Vermont Municipal Clerks' & Treasurers' Association Chris Rice, Vermont Association of Realtors John Hollar, Wells Fargo
11:00 AM Taxation of Cigars Rebecca Ryan, Director, Health Promotion & Public Policy, American Lung Association of Vermont Howard Weisburg, President, Queen City Coins, Inc. Heather Shouldice, Wine Institute
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Convenes
2:00 PM Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
3:00 PM 12-0268 - An act relating to executive branch fees Fish & Wildlife Fees Rep. David Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 09, 2012 8:30 AM Miscellaneous Tax Bill Sec. 3 Dept of Liquor Control Fees Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control Martin Prevost, Licensing Investigator, Department of Liquor Control
9:30 AM Miscellaneous Tax Bill Sec. 4 Fuel Distributors Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
9:35 AM 12-0727 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012 Tax Department Proposals Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
9:45 AM 12-0727 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012 Walkthrough Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM H. 754 - An act relating to the education property tax rate and base education amount for fiscal year 2013 Browning, Scheuermann Amendment Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM 12-0727 - An act relating to miscellaneous tax changes for 2012 Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM H. 217 - An act relating to authorizing taxation of common interest community property Rep. Charles Shaw, Town of Pittsford Rusty DeLancy, Lister, Sudbury Gary Bowen, Lister, Sudbury Cindy Hill, Town Attorney, Sudbury Randy Viens, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Convenes
4:00 AM Miscellaneous Tax Bill Sec 28. Elimination of copyrights David Botzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information Linda Ladd, Business Manager, Vermont Center for Geographic Information Scott Reilly, Archivist, Vermont State Archives & Records Administration
Friday, February 10, 2012 8:30 AM Secondary Packaging Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development Marge McDonnell, Tax Director, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM House Convenes
11:00 AM 12-0268 - An act relating to executive branch fees Walkthrough Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM 12-0268 - An act relating to executive branch fees Defender General Fees Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 AM Lunch
1:00 PM 12-0268 - An act relating to executive branch fees
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Senate Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
10:00 AM Chairs Meeting
10:30 AM S. 246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM UVM Extension Report Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension Bob Parsons, Agricultural Business Management Specialist, UVM Extension
10:00 AM S. 246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM S. 227 - An act relating to Vermont wine Phil Tonks, Owner, Vermont Grape and Wine Council Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:30 AM Compost Richard Hudak, Hudak Farm Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM S. 246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape comments from NOFA about current programs and S.246 Enid Wonnacott, Director, NOFA VT
9:45 AM S. 227 - An act relating to Vermont wine Ken Albert, Shelburne Vineyard
10:00 AM S. 246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape comments from the Center for Sustainable Agriculture about current plans and S.246 Linda Berlin, Director, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM S. 246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape committee discussion
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 AM Animal processing, slaughter Mary Lake, Royal Butcher Frank Read, VT Livestock Slaughter and Processing Lynn Coale, Superintendent Director, Hannaford Career Center Chris Dutton, Assistant Professor, Agriculture, Vermont Technical College
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM S. 246 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape committee discussion
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Linda Leehman at 802-828-1628
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Senate Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
February 6, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012 1:30 PM No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 1:30 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget Secretary of State James Condos, Secretary of State Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
2:15 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget Libraries Martha Reid, State Librarian
2:30 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget State Auditor Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget Department of Information and Innovation Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation Darwin Thompson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:00 AM Senate Convenes H.558 Senate Floor Action
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget Buildings and General Services Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
Thursday, February 09, 2012 1:30 PM Senate Convenes H.558 Senate Floor Action
Friday, February 10, 2012 1:00 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget Tax Department Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
1:30 PM FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration Sandra Barton, Business Manager, Division of Insurance, BISHCA
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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
AGENDA
February 7, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM Flexible Capital Fund - Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Supported by 2009 Jobs Bill Janice St. Onge, Deputy Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM S. 172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee To consider use of private activity bonds to acquire 51% ownership interest in VELCO. Beth Pearce, State Treasurer Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer Geoff Commons, Legal Counsel, Department of Public Service Paul Giuliani, Bond Counsel, McKee, Giuliani & Cleveland PC Ed French , Attorney, Stackpole & French Ellen Burt , General Manager, Stowe Electric Pat Householder, Controller, Stowe Electric Barry Bernstein, Board President, Washington Electric Coop Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM FLOOR
5:00 PM S. 172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee Continuation of Committee Discussion - to consider use of private activity bonds to acquire 51% public ownership interest in VELCO. William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 09, 2012 8:30 AM H. 59 - An act relating to unfair housing practices Rep. Thomas Stevens, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs Jessica Radbord, Chair of Bar Association Post Irene Subcommitte on Housing, Vermont Legal Aid Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Ted Wimpey, Director, CVOEO Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM Committee Draft Omnibus Labor Bill - Review and Discussion Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
11:30 AM S. 172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee Comment - Consideration of using private activity bonds for 51% public ownership of VELCO Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM Caucus & Floor
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 AM Act 52 of 2011 Session - Update on Progress Review and Discussion of VEGI and VTP Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp. Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council Susan Mesner, Tax Research Economist, Department of Taxes Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
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AGENDA
February 7, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 1:30 PM Innovation Investment in Higher Education Dr. Domenico Grasso, Vice-President for Research and Dean of the Graduate College, University of Vermont
2:00 PM Act 153 Perspectives of the Vermont School Boards Association, Vermont Superintendents Association and local school board members Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
3:00 PM Statewide Assessment Results DOE comments on release of statewide assessment results Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education Jill Remick, Communications Director, Department of Education
3:30 PM S. 113 - An act relating to prevention, identification, and reporting of child abuse and neglect at independent schools Mark up and vote
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:00 PM Senate Floor
2:30 PM Innovation Investment in Higher Education Phil Conroy, President, Vermont Technical College
3:00 PM Act 153 Department of Education Report on RED Activity and the lessons we have learned from it so far; DOE Recommendations Vaughn Altemus, School Finance Manager, Department of Education
3:30 PM Act 153 Overview of his work with virtual mergers Winton Goodrich, Assistant Superintendent, South Burlington School District
4:30 PM S. 233 - An act relating to gradually increasing the mandatory age of school attendance Keeping Kids Engaged Rep. Gary Gilbert
Thursday, February 09, 2012 2:30 PM S. 194 - An act relating to consolidation of supervisory unions Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education Brad James, Education Finanace Manager, Department of Education
3:30 PM S. 201 - An act relating to expanding public school choice for elementary and high school students Ryan Noyes, Parent, Town of Lyndonville Emma Horowit, Student, City of Montpelier
4:00 PM Energy Efficiency in schools Overview of Efficiency Vermont efforts to help schools save money and elevate students' energy awareness Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
Friday, February 10, 2012 1:30 PM Supervisory Union Budgets Washington West Supervisory Union Executive Committee Benjamin Smith, Committee Member, Washington West Supervisory Union Executive Committee Scott Mackey, Committee Member, Washington West Supervisory Union Executive Committee Rep. Adam Greshin, Town of Warren
2:15 PM S. 233 - An act relating to gradually increasing the mandatory age of school attendance Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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AGENDA
February 7, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 1:30 PM Insurance Market in 2014 Defining the small group market George Malek, President, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce Craig Fuller, Owner, Fuller and Keller, Inc. Michael Bayer, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Legal Aid Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association Russ Bennett, Owner, NorthLand Design and Construction Bill Sayre, Economist, Bristol Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
- S. 106 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to municipal government law Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:00 PM Senate in Session Senate Chamber
2:30 PM Netting of Business Income for Income Sensitivity Informational Session Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
- H. 754 - An act relating to the education property tax rate and base education amount for fiscal year 2013 Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
- Confirmation of Governor's Appointment Committee Discussion on James Volz, Chairman of the Public Service Board
Thursday, February 09, 2012 1:00 PM Senate in Session Senate Chamber
2:00 PM Reception for Margaret Lucenti Cedar Creek Room
- H. 475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity Immediately following Margaret's reception, approximately 2:30 p.m. Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Rep. Margaret Cheney, Reporter
- S. 147 - An act relating to granting staff of the departments of corrections and for children and families ex officio status for the purpose of obtaining and providing notary public services Rick Bates, District Manager, Brattleboro Probation & Parole
- Smart Meters Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General George Young, Policy Director, Public Service Board
Friday, February 10, 2012 1:30 PM H. 237 - An act relating to the use value program Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- H. 21 - An act relating to the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Rep. Paul Ralston, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, St Albans Peter Langrock, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
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Senate Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 1:30 PM S. 150 - An act relating to amending lobbyist reporting forms and deadlines The committee will be looking at all filing forms. Also will look at H.740 and H. 741. If there is time we will look at H. 298, conduct of elections:ballots:recounts Rep. Jason Lorber, Sponsor Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office James Condos, Secretary of State Morgan Pacbell, Progressive Party
3:00 PM Break
3:15 PM S. 237 - An act relating to the genuine progress indicator committee discusion Thomas Barefoot, Gross National Happiness
4:00 PM S. 215 - An act relating to evaluating net costs of government purchasing
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:30 PM FLOOR
3:00 PM Public Records Study Committee Personal Records referenced on page 41, middle of page. This will take place as close to 3 p.m. or after floor Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Steven Collier, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Thursday, February 09, 2012 1:30 PM FLOOR
3:00 PM S. 87 - An act relating to confidentiality of law enforcement internal investigation records Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
Friday, February 10, 2012 1:30 PM J.R.S. 11 - Joint resolution urging the United States Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution for the states’ consideration which provides that corporations are not persons under the laws of the United States or any of its jurisdictional subdivisions Ben Scotch James Leas, South Burlington Brendan O"Leary, Professor of Political Science, University of PA and Queens University of Belfast
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
AGENDA
February 7, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:00 AM Senate Floor
- Chairs Meeting
- Mental Health System of Care Walk Through Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, House Committee On Human Services Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:30 AM S. 199 - An act relating to immunization exemptions and the immunization pilot program Harry Chen MD, Commissioner, Department of Health
9:00 AM H. 630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system Overview Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:30 AM H. 630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system Community based programs reduce need for inpatient hospitalization Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
10:00 AM H. 630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system Capacity Mary Moulton, Emergency Services, Washington County Mental Health Services Margaret Joyal, Director of Outpatient Services, Washington County Mental Health Services Robert Pierattini, MD, Fletcher Allen Health Care Robert Althoff, MD, University Pediatrics at Fletcher Allen Dave Ogden, FSA, Milliman Peter Thomashow, MD, Central Vermont Medical Center James Tautfest, RN, Central Vermont Medical Center Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Rutland Regional Medical Center Robert Simpson, Brattleboro Retreat Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat Kristy McLaughlin, Social Worker, Vermont State Hospital Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Thursday, February 09, 2012 8:00 AM H. 630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system Committee Discussion Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM Bi-State Primary Care Association Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association Grant Whitmer, Executive Director, Community Health Centers of Rutland
9:15 AM H. 630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system Clinical Care Management System Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health Jeff Rothenberg, Director of Mental Health Services, Clara Martin Center Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Marty Robinson, Consumer
Friday, February 10, 2012 8:30 AM H. 630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system Administration's perspective on Vermont State Hospital replacement Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Secretary of the Administration
9:00 AM H. 630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system Federal funding for state run facility Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health Suzanne Santarcangelo, Agency of Human Services Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office Cornelius Hogan, former Secretary, Agency of Human Services (via phone, available at 10:00 AM)
11:00 AM Committee Discussion
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Senate Committee on Institutions
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 1:30 PM S. 130 - An act relating to creating a sustainable prisons pilot program Sen. Richard Sears, Bennington County Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
2:00 PM H. 630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system site selection and other issues Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services Conor Casey, Legislative Liaison, Vermont State Employees Association Isabelle Desjardins, MD, Fletcher Allen Healthcare Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen, Another Way Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission Peter Thomashow, MD, Central Vermont Medical Center Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services Megan O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:00 PM FLOOR Budget adjustment bill
Thursday, February 09, 2012 1:30 PM FLOOR also Reception for M. Lucenti in Cedar Creek Room at 2 p.m.
3:00 PM Field Trip Committee to tour 120 State Street Building
Friday, February 10, 2012 1:15 PM Historic Preservation Division Update Historic Barn Grants status Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development Judith Ehrlich, Director of Operations, Division for Historic Preservation
2:00 PM Aviation Tech Center update Bob McEwing, Interim Director, LI Maple Street Properties Nick Warner, Special Project Manager, CEDO, Burlington Tech Center
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Ken Feld at 802-828-2254
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AGENDA
February 7, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:30 AM Senate Floor
20 min. after Floor S. 244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- S. 189 - An act relating to expanding confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety Lee Hodsden, Vermont State Police Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police Tom L'Esperance, Colonel, Vermont State Police Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 203 - An act relating to child support enforcement Adoption Amendment Brian Welch will testify by phone Hon. George Belcher, Probate Judge, Washington County Probate Court Robin Arnell, Dept. of Children & Families Brian Welch, Chittenden County Sherrif's Department
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM S. 116 - An act relating to probate proceedings Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Hon. Jack Anderson, Assistant Judge Hon. James Colvin, Assistant Judge Hon. Charles Delaney, Assistant Judge Hon. David Singer, Assistant Judge
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 189 - An act relating to expanding confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators Helaine Gaiotti, Detective Sgt., Vermont State Police Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
11:30 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointment VOTE Hon. Alison Arms Hon. Martin Maley Hon. Thomas Walsh
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:30 PM Senate Floor The Senate Secretary will read a resolution honoring Margaret Lucenti; A reception in the Cedar Creek Room will follow
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 AM Treatment and services for intoxicated and incapacitated persons under 33 V.S.A. § 708 Bob Bick, Director, Howard Center for Human Services Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health Walter Decker, Burlington Police Department Trudee Ettlinger, Interim Health Services Director, Department of Corrections Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association Steve McQueen, Winooski Police Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police Mary Moulton, Emergency Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 203 - An act relating to child support enforcement Vote on amendments
11:00 AM S. 244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license Vote
- S. 189 - An act relating to expanding confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project Vote
- S. 116 - An act relating to probate proceedings Vote
- S. 122 - An act relating to human trafficking and prostitution Vote
12:00 PM Adjourn
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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
10:00 AM Chairs Meeting
10:30 AM Environmental Permitting Issues Frank Kochman, Attorney, F.L. Kochman, Inc., Burlington Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Section, Vermont Bar Association Ed Stanak, Retired Coordinator, District 5 Environmental Commission
11:30 AM S. 148 - An act relating to a pilot project on expediting development of small hydroelectric plants Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Bill Sponsor Lori Barg, Community Hydro, Plainfield (11:45 AM)
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM Flood Hazard Planing and Riparian Protection - A Flood Resilient Vermont Room 11 - Joint meeting with House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee Rep. David Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Sen. Virginia Lyons, Chair, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources (9:05 AM)
9:35 AM Flood Hazard Planning & Riparian Protection Roome 11 Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARMES, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Angela Magara, FEMA
10:25 AM Break
10:45 AM S. 165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning
- S. 202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas In Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee Room - Room 8 - Mark-Up #2 of Combined Bills Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Ross Nagy, Deputy Director, Division of Emergency Management Ray Doherty, VT Emergency Management
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM S. 143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont Tom Hughes, Sunward Solar Hot Water Systems, Vergennes Ludy Biddle, Executive Director, NewghborWorks of Western Vermont, Rutland Riley Allen, Research Manager, Regulatory Assistance Project Peter Adamczyk, Energy Finance & Development Manager, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
10:30 AM Break
11:30 AM S. 114 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Byron Stookey, Brattleboro Area Affordable Housing
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 AM S. 179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
- H. 553 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements Rep. Willem Jewett, Ripton Jeanie McIntyre, President, Upper Valley Land Trust Scott Kline, Attorney General's Office Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (10:00 AM) Annette Lorraine, Attorney, Montpelier
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM Environmental Permitting Issues Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Katie Pickens at 802-828-2501
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Senate Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:30 AM FLOOR
After Public Transit Association Update Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Addison County Transit Resources Aaron Frank, Assistant General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority/Green Mountain Transit Association Mary Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transit
11:00 AM Committee Member Individual Research Time Chair and Vice-Chair meet with Lieutenant Governor
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:00 AM Regional Planning Commissions Update Joint hearing with House Transportation Committee in Room 10 Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission Michele Boomhower, Assistant Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
10:00 AM REAL ID Update of Federal ID regulations Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM Complete Streets update Philene Taormina, Advocacy Director, AARP Vermont Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Community Outreach, AARP Vermont Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 AM DMV Miscellaneous Bill Overview Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles Mitchell Jay, President, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association Alexis Nelson, Interim Executive Director, VAST Cindy Jones, VAST
10:30 AM Fee Bill Overview Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles Howard Deal, Department of Motor Vehicles
Friday, February 10, 2012 9:00 AM Roadway Budget also Traffic & Safety Budget - continuation of previous testimony Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM Taxation of alternate fuels Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association Peter Vanderhoof, Casella Waste Systems
11:15 AM Rail and Technology Mladen Gagulic, Vermont Agency of Transportation Rick Scott, Vermont Agency of Transportation
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Ken Feld at 802-828-2254
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